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- the present invention relates to computer browsing and, more particularly, to providing a web page based on user interaction.
- Networks such as the Internet
- the web is built on a very simple, but powerful premise. Much of the material on the web is formatted in a general, uniform format called HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) or the like, and all information requests and responses conform to a similarly standard protocol.
- HTML Hypertext Markup Language
- the user's Web browser When someone accesses a server on the Web, the user's Web browser will send an information request to a Web server. The Web server will respond to the request by transmitting the desired information to the user's computer. There, the user's browser will display the received information on the user's screen.
- the individual may access a web site associated with a search engine.
- the individual enters the generic term “printer” into the search engine to attempt to locate a vendor that sells printers.
- Using a search engine in this manner to locate individual web sites that offer the desired product or service often results in a list of hundreds or even thousands of “hits,” where each hit may correspond to a web page that relates to the search term.
- the web page is formulated to interest the user.
- many web pages allow a user to customize the web pager so that each time the user visits the web page, the customized web page is presented to the user.
- One of the challenges of online interactions is providing customers or users with consistent online experience while using different channels such as website navigation, email, chat, bulletin boards, discussion forums, chat, and the like. For this uniform presentation, cookies are used.
- Cookies are pieces of information generated by a web server and stored in the user's computer, for future access. Cookies are embedded in the http information flowing back and forth between the user's computer and the servers. Cookies allow user-side customization of web information. For example, cookies are used to personalize web search engines, to allow users to participate in WWW-wide contests, to store shopping lists of items a user has selected while browsing through a virtual shopping mall, and the like.
- cookies make use of user-specific information transmitted by the web server onto the user's computer so that the information might be available for later access by itself or other servers.
- the servers are part of the same domain. In most cases, not only does the storage of personal information into a cookie go unnoticed, so does access to it.
- Web servers automatically gain access to relevant cookies whenever the user establishes a connection to them, usually in the form of web requests.
- Cookies provide programmers with a quick and convenient means of keeping site content fresh and relevant to the user's interests.
- the newest servers use cookies to help with back-end interaction as well, which can improve the utility of a site by being able to securely store any personal data that the user has shared with a site to help with quick logins, and the like.
- Prior dynamically generated web sites based on cookie customization, allow users and content providers to customize content.
- these pages are dynamically generated based on a cookie, or hard coding scenarios in the web page or server.
- control of the web page is with the programmer, not a marketing group.
- the present invention provides a system and method to dynamically alter web pages based on a user's activity, marketing objectives, and predetermined conditions.
- the first component is the SmartBarTM tool.
- the SmartBarTM is an online marketing tool that provides a point of reference on the web page for information and communication that is relevant to the specific viewer.
- the SmartBarTM is placed at the same location on each web page for a given site.
- a SmartBarTM or frame is provided containing at least one SmartBarTM cells.
- Each SmartBarTM cell is associated with a particular marketing objective. For the visitor on the site, it delivers a guided and personalized online experience with relevant and timely content.
- Smart BarTM modifies web pages to be viewed based in part on the items a user selects as well as the time a user spends on a specific page. Additionally, past browsing experiences can be considered.
- Smart BarTM dynamically selects cell content for a web page and dynamically renders each cell, or selects cells, or alternatively, dynamically generates content for a web page.
- One goal of the Smart BarTM is to enhance the browsing experience and minimize shopping cart abandonment.
- the second component is the business rules engine that processes, in real-time, the events associated with each viewer and decides what business action is required.
- Business intelligence in the rules engine identifies what content is displayed in the SmartBarTM.
- Smart BarTM is used to develop marketing campaigns.
- Rules consist of conditions and their associated action or actions. Rules are preferably organized by campaign. Rules are used to determine what content should be displayed. The system can display promotional material, help icons, chat icons, sale items, other potentially interesting links based on activity, and the like. Each rule is assigned a priority. Thus, if more than one rule is triggered by a user's activity or browsing behavior, the rule priority determines which rule is triggered first and if other rules are subsequently triggered.
- the business rules engine processes, in real-time, events associated with each visitor, and decides what rule is required.
- the rules engine identifies whether a current visitor is a returning customer or a new customer and initiates the appropriate outcome or outcomes.
- Each campaign can be broken down into segments. Each segment is adapted to deal with a specific event or type of user. This speeds the customization process and enables marketers to quickly develop campaigns.
- SmartBarTM users can generate and save rules for use in other campaigns.
- rules are stored in a database. These rules are then selected and customized, if necessary, for a campaign. The same rule can be used in multiple campaigns. Each campaign can be considered a container to group rules.
- SmartBarTM enhances a web site visitor's satisfaction with a site layout and assists performance of a specific task. If a user's activity is indicative of a problem, a frame can be loaded with instructions detailing how to complete a task. Alternatively, a help icon or chat icon for customer service can be loaded. In this manner, a user's web site experience is enhanced. For example, if a user's activity indicates problems with checkout, a frame will appear to guide the user through the checkout process, thereby avoiding shopping cart abandonment and lost sales.
- SmartBarTM can deliver directed advertising in the form of services or products to a visitor.
- the advertising will change as the user navigates the web site.
- content is presented to a user based on the visitor's browsing history.
- the SmartBarTM provides a structure for managing multiple marketing messages in real time.
- the SmartBarTM enables the marketer to define SmartBarTM Cells, each cell dedicated to deliver different type of marketing messages.
- the SmartBarTM tool provides a user interface to configure content for the SmartBarTM cells.
- the SmartBarTM serves as a valuable medium to deliver targeted promotions, relevant content and proactive communications. Offering a combination of audience-specific navigation aids and relevant information, the SmartBarTM employs dynamically generated content that actively guides visitors through the site, so the marketer can truly replicate the in-store experience in an online environment.
- An improved user experience yields improved conversion rates, increase customer satisfaction, and promote brand loyalty by delivering an unmatched experience on the website.
- one cell may deliver product promotions
- a second cell may deliver product comparison information
- a third cell may deliver a button for live-chat with the call center.
- SmartBarTM dynamically embeds content seamlessly into a webpage.
- the combination of these two components allows for an effective handling of large volumes of interactions required in today's online environment.
- the disclosed system and method addresses the challenge presented to website managers who are interested in modifying, in real time, a current session of customers on the site.
- FIG. 1 System according to the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a flowchart of the method of user interaction according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 3 A- 3 H represent screen shots of a typical user interaction on a web site
- FIGS. 4 A- 4 E represent typical screens for creating rules and SmartBar cell content.
- FIG. 1 depicts an embodiment of a system according to the present invention.
- a user 10 is connected to a web server 11 via the Internet.
- the user 10 has additional means of communication such as a telephone 50 , fax machine, cell phone, hand held computer, and the like.
- radio communication is implemented via radio tower 40 .
- the web server 11 includes a database 22 , which stores a plurality of web pages such as web page 20 .
- a second server 30 includes a module 32 for the application of business rules and dynamic web page generation or SmartBarTM cell population.
- module 32 is part of server 30 .
- module 32 is part of web server 11 .
- module 32 is housed in another computer.
- Module 32 accesses data from database 34 .
- Business rules are preferably stored in database 34 . It should be noted that the functions of module 32 can be performed using separate modules.
- SmartBarTM system There are at least three configurations for SmartBarTM system.
- the web site content and the SmartBarTM system are housed on a single server or linked servers.
- the user requests a web page containing SmartBarTM content and the web page and SmartBarTM content is provided by a single server.
- a first web server retrieves SmartBarTM content from a second server and provides the content to a user.
- a user requests a web page containing SmartBarTM content from a server.
- the SmartBarTM content has scripts that retrieve content from a SmartBarTM server.
- a user 10 requests a web page 20 from server 11 .
- Web server 11 retrieves web page 20 from database 22 .
- the web server, or other computer, in conjunction with server 30 and module 32 populates areas 21 in web page 20 .
- Areas 21 are populated based in part on business rules. It should be noted that areas 21 are not fixed for every page but can vary in position and size depending on page layout. In another embodiment, areas 21 are overlays or pop-ups.
- module 32 also hosts the content for areas 21 .
- database 22 ′ hosts the content for areas 21 .
- web page 20 includes embedded code that defines each area 21 . These areas 21 are populated based on the embedded code, the user's activity, and the application of business rules.
- module 32 includes a business rules engine and a SmartBarTM tool. In another embodiment, the business rules engine and the SmartBarTM tool are separate modules.
- the areas 21 , the SmartBarTM frame, are populated using elements retrieved from a database based in part on business rules.
- server 30 and more particularly database 34 , provides pointers to database 22 where the content is stored.
- the SmartBarTM tool modifies the user's experience via such items as chat, pop-ups, displays, cell content, clickable images, and the like, modify the user experience.
- the code is embedded on the page 20 at the desired location 21 chosen by the marketer, web designer, alike, possibly using an include file statement. It should be noted that the system can preferably push additional items to overlay or populate a new window such as a pop-up or chat channel. Overlays float over a page and pop-ups are new windows.
- the code issues real-time request asking the server for dynamic content that best match this visitor at this time.
- Each of these request triggers a sequence of business rule evaluations that are associated with the particular web page.
- These business rules determine the actual content to be displayed in each of the cells 21 .
- the way the cells 21 are displayed to the visitor is de-coupled from the cell definition and from the rules that determine the content of the cells.
- the component that controls the display, or look & feel, of the SmartBarTM cell 21 is the SmartBarTM Template.
- the user can define SmartBarTM templates in the Content Library.
- the template may contain any web-page code (e.g. HTML, DHTML, or ASP).
- the process begins when a user requests a web page.
- the system retrieves a web page format for the requested page. (Step 100 ).
- the web page format is retrieved from database 90 .
- the system then generates the web page including any SmartBarTM cells 21 . (Step 110 ).
- the content of the SmartBarTM calls is determined based on user activity and business rules. If there has not yet been any user interaction, business rules and embedded code determine the content of SmartBarTM cells 21 .
- the user's activity on that page, and subsequently viewed pages, is monitored and evaluated.
- the user's activity includes time spent on a particular page, additional data requests, adding items to a cart, and the like.
- the system revises the web page being displayed (Step 130 ) based on the user's activity or alternatively generates a new page based on the activity (Step 110 ).
- the business rule engine processes, in real-time, the events associated with each user and decides what action to take, if any. If the business rule engine determines a need, action is taken in real-time. If no immediate action has to be taken, a non-modified web page is displayed. Specific actions to take include special offers, invitations to chat, help icons, related products, related material, displaying pop-ups, clickable images, and the like.
- the business rules engine uses rules that are based on conditions and actions taken while a user is visiting a specified website or series of web pages. Certain conditions will result in specific actions being taken. The conditions include both the activities that a user that performs while on a site and the user's behavior while on a page, and if available, the past activity, IP address, search activity, and the like. Rules provide a way to react to customer activity. Visitor rules also customize the processing of visitors and/or people communicating via chat or another channel. In a preferred embodiment, rules are created within a specific context that determines the circumstances in which the rule will apply. The rules respond to conditions that exist. Conditions specify which actions are triggered. If no conditions are specified, the rule is triggered in response to all activity. It should be noted that multiple conditions can be specified or Boolean logic can be used.
- Each rule can control multiple cells, and multiple rules can affect a single cell.
- the rules control the displayed content. Under certain circumstances, a cell may not display any content. Marketers or others define the content of the cells. Web designers place calls for SmartBarsTM and SmartBarTM cell content.
- the management of the page is done using a template.
- the template for a SmartBarTM is preferably stored in a content library, not on a web page.
- Visitor Rules allow the web site to react to visitor activity on the website.
- Visitor Rules customize the processing of website visitors; they are used to create custom business rules that trigger related actions such as chat invitations, promotional offers, marketing campaigns, and the like.
- Rules are preferably created with a specific rule context or Rule Type that determines the circumstances in which the rule will apply. For example, a rule that is set for “when a visitor enters site” will be triggered for processing each time a visitor enters the site. When the user visits the site, the conditions specified by the rule will be checked and if found true, the actions specified in the rule will be performed by the system.
- Chat clicks to chat The visitor is currently involved in clicks to chat a chat session with an operator. enters page enters site queued for chat leaves site In Chat or clicks to chat The visitor is currently in a chat, or Waiting for enters page waiting for a chat to be established. Chat enters site queued for chat leaves site In or After clicks to chat The visitor is currently in a chat, or Chat enters page has previously been in chat enters site queued for chat leaves site Invited to clicks to chat The visitor has been invited to chat. Chat enters page enters site queued for chat leaves site Refused clicks to chat An invitation to chat been has sent to the Chat enters page visitor and the visitor refused to chat.
- Available enters site queued for chat leaves site Skill clicks to chat There is at least one operator of the Operators enters site specified skill online. Online leaves site Time Functions Day of the clicks to chat The day of the week. Week enters page enters site queued for chat leaves site Days Since clicks to chat The number of days since the last time Last enters page this visitor has requested to chat. Click to enters site Chat queued for chat leaves site Days Since clicks to chat The number of days since the visitor's last Last enters page visit to the site (fails if this is the first visit). Visit enters site queued for chat leaves site invitation clicks to chat The number of seconds for the History enters page visitor to be invited to chat. (cross enters site This condition also checks the visitor's session) queued for previous sessions.
- chat chat invitations only in leaves site the current session use “Invited to Chat” or “Time Since Last Invite” invitation clicks to chat The number of seconds the invitation Timeout enters page to chat timed out. If the last enters site invitation did not timeout, the queued for condition will always be false.
- chat leaves site Seconds in clicks to chat The number of seconds the visitor Current enters page was on the current page. Page enters site queued for chat leaves site Seconds clicks to chat The number of seconds since Since enters page the visitor was declined. Decline enters site queued for chat leaves site Seconds clicks to chat The number of seconds since the Since enters page visitor last visited a page that Last Visit to enters site matches the specified pattern.
- Page queued for chat leaves site Time In Site clicks to chat The time in seconds that the visitor enters page spent in the site during this session. enters site queued for chat leaves site Time of clicks to chat The number of minutes elapsed since the Day enters page midnight, Eastern Standard Time, today. enters site queued for chat leaves site Time Since clicks to chat The time in seconds since the Action Fired enters page specified action fired. enters site queued for chat leaves site Time Since clicks to chat The time in seconds since the Custom enters page custom variable was modified. Variable enters site Modified queued for chat leaves site Time Since clicks to chat The time in seconds since the Last Invite enters page visitor's last invite. enters site queued for chat leaves site Time clicks to chat The time in seconds since the rule fired.
- Rule enters page Fired enters site queued for chat leaves site Wait Time clicks to chat The time in seconds that the visitor enters page has been in the queue. enters site queued for chat leaves site Variables All Values clicks to chat Apply the comparison to All values of of Custom enters page the specified Custom Variable. Variable enters site All values must be Numeric queued for and satisfy the comparison condition. chat leaves site At Least One clicks to chat The Custom Variable has at least one Numeric enters page value that satisfies the comparison Value enters site condition. Enter custom of Custom queued for variable name in the first field, and Variable chat number to match in the last field.
- the Custom Variable has at least one Value of enters page value that satisfies the Custom enters site comparison condition. Variable queued for Enter custom variable name in the first chat field, and string to match in the last field. leaves site Custom Flag clicks to chat The custom flag variable satisfies Variable enters page the comparison condition. enters site queued for chat leaves site Custom clicks to chat The value of the Custom Variable that Variable enters page corresponds to the specified name enters site queued for chat leaves site Custom clicks to chat A Custom Variable with the Variable Has enters page specified name has been set. Been Set enters site queued for chat leaves site Custom clicks to chat There is a Custom Variable on the Variable on enters page current page.
- Conditions may include the type of page, section of a page or a specific URL. Additionally, if the user reaches a page via a hyperlink or by typing a URL, that scenario can be monitored without taking any action.
- the time a user spends on a specific page may also be a condition. For example, the system can monitor whether a user spends more or less than a specified time on a page or group of pages.
- Conditions relate to events that occur as well as events that do not occur. For example, adding items to a cart but not checking out.
- Rule conditions can also apply to variables.
- Rule actions can set the value of a variable to a predetermined value.
- the value or occurrence may be a shopping cart total greater than a specified dollar amount or contain more or less than a specified amount/quantity.
- other variables can indicate a transaction error (a Boolean variable).
- the system can also monitor at least such items as an occurrence of a specified event, entering a communication channel such as chat before or after a selection, days since last chat interaction, and the like.
- other variables can be a new visitor, old visitor, user's IP address, and the like.
- Actions may contain sub-actions.
- the actions are executed in a specific order. However, in another embodiment, the actions occur in random or non-specified order.
- a sample of actions based on rules and alerts are shown below in Table 2.
- Operator Alerts clicks to chat Operator Alert Send an alert to operators enters page concerning this enters site visitor.
- Email Custom a copy of the chat transcript from visitor email Subject to the specified address.
- the email Email Custom will arrive from the email Variable associated with the visitor. You can optionally set the custom variable to be used to extract the visitor's email address (Email Custom Variable).
- Visitor clicks to chat Engage NA Send a proactive chat request to a Experience enters page visitor. enters site Custom Engage ⁇ custom directory> Engage visitor using custom image leaves site Visitor directory. The directory should not browsing site end with a “/”.
- Set Visitor Profile ⁇ name of visitor Assign the session to a selected profile> Visitor Profile. Enable/Disable Pre- Pre Chat Survey Enable/Disable Pre-Chat survey Chat Survey status for the visitor during current session.
- Enable/Disable Exit Exit Survey Enable/Disable the Exit survey Survey status for the visitor during current session.
- Enable/Disable Operator Survey Enable/Disable the Operator survey Operator Survey status for the visitor during current session.
- Set Pre-Chat survey ⁇ name of pre-chat Set specific Pre-Chat survey for the survey> visitor during current session.
- Set Exit survey ⁇ name of exit survey> Set specific Exit survey for visitor during current session.
- Set Operator survey ⁇ name of operator Set specific Operator survey for survey> visitor during current session.
- Set Offline survey ⁇ name of offline Set specific Offline survey for the survey> visitor during current session.
- Set Chat Window ⁇ name of chat Set a specific Chat Window profile window> for the visitor during current session.
- chat ⁇ HelvBold> Off leaves site Set Custom Variable Variable name Add a custom variable to the browsing site One Time Only Variable Vale session. This action will only fire once per session. Routing queued for Assign to Service ⁇ Service Service Change the visitor's service queue. chat Queue Queue Assign Percentage to ⁇ Service Queue> Assign a percentage of visitors to a Service Queue queue. Use several of these outcomes together to create a distribution plan for a group of visitors. Note that visitors will only be assigned if the queue is online for the Skill Group. Sales Edition click to chat Set Visitor as Hot NA Visitor is defined as a hot lead.
- FIGS. 3 A- 3 H depict a typical user's interaction on a series of web pages for a given web site.
- FIG. 3 A depicts a single page for a web site, retail.com.
- the SmartBarTM cells 21 A and 21 B are on the right side of the page 100 in a SmartBarTM frame.
- the SmartBarTM frame includes cells 21 A- 21 F.
- cell 21 A is a communication channel
- cell 22 B is a product recommendation cell
- cell 21 C is an incentive cell
- cell 21 D is an express checkout cell
- cell 21 E is a buying guide
- cell 21 F is a post purchase cell. It should be noted that other cells could be part of a SmartBarTM frame.
- SmartBarTM cells Other elements such as headings 22 , links, images and the like can be added using SmartBarTM cells. While the SmartBarTM cells are shown together on a background. In one embodiment, they are space apart from one another. In another embodiment, the SmartBarTM cells blend into the page as uniform elements.
- the SmartBarTM cells as shown provide a user with means to initiate help via online chat or investigate specials. In a preferred embodiment, the SmartBarTM frame and all of its cells are on each page, however, only those cells that have had their content requested are displayed. If the user browsing page 100 clicks (selects) SmartBarTM cell 21 B, the web page shown in FIG. 3 B is generated.
- web page 102 includes SmartBarTM cells 21 A, 121 , and SmartBarTM 221 .
- SmartBarTM 121 is an example of a single-cell SmarBarTM.
- a web designer or marketer may include cell 21 A on every web page for this site because it is a help button.
- SmartBarTM cells 221 and 121 are generated based on business rules and user activity. For example, SmartBarTM frame 221 displays various cameras and camcorders based on popularity. Additionally, it should be noted other information can be presented to the users such as shop by brand options and the like.
- SmartBarTM cell 121 If the user selects the camera designated in SmartBarTM cell 121 the user is brought to a webpage 104 depicted in FIG. 3 C . As shown in FIG. 3 C only SmartBarTM cell 21 A is present. Depending on the web design other SmartBarTM cells can be displayed. When the user adds the items shown in FIG. 3 C to a shopping cart, a new web page 106 is displayed as well as other options in the SmartBarTM cells. As shown in FIG. 3 D , other sales and marketing SmartBarTM cells can be added to the shopping cart page such as a free shipping incentive ( 21 C) and instruction for purchasing on the website ( 21 E). It should be noted that the free shipping or other element can be determined based on the purchase price or value of items in the visitors shopping cart.
- a free shipping incentive 21 C
- instruction for purchasing on the website 21 E
- the SmartBarTM cell 21 C designating the free shipping
- the SmartBarTM cell can include other items such as other products manufactured by the same manufacturer 21 B or an express checkout button 21 D. Further, the item being featured in the center frame can also be managed as a dynamic-content SmartBarTM cell.
- cell 21 B changes its content based on conditions present during user interaction.
- a new screen 110 as shown in FIG. 3 F is generated. As shown, this screen 110 can include a SmartBarTM cell offering a discount if the user adds the current item to the cart.
- a discount is shown in FIG. 3 F as SmartBarTM cell 21 D any offer can be implemented or information presented using SmartBarTM cells.
- the SmartBarTM code on the page requests its content to be rendered with respect to a specified template.
- the template is stored in the Content Library. This template is configured and customized by the user. Generic templates are also provided with the software.
- the code for rendering the SmartBarTM is embedded on the web page, requesting in real-time the content to be resolved through the business rules engine.
- the SmartBarTM code establishes cells on a web page.
- the code below includes programmed content calls.
- the code includes calls to other content. These cells are then using the business rules as discussed above. It should be noted that the placement of the cells is at the programmer's discretion for the preferred presentation and that the business rules are designed for specific marketing purposes, informational services, and the like.
- SmartBarTM cells are dynamic cells embedded in web pages.
- the HTML code embedded in the web page pulls information from a dedicated web server.
- FIG. 4 A depicts one embodiment of the content library used to generate SmartBarTM cell content.
- the user can select from clickable images, links, pop-ups, and SmartBarTM templates and the like.
- the user can create and modify content.
- the “create new” button generates a screen such as the one shown in FIG. 4 B .
- FIG. 4 B is a template editor. A user can name and describe a template and link the template to various promotions. Further, the template provides an area whereby HTML code is entered to generate the cells.
- a clickable image is defined.
- the marketer enters the name, description, resource type URL, destination URL.
- the user enters the height and width of the clickable content on this screen. Further, once the template is established, rules are associated with the specific SmartBarTM.
- FIG. 4 D shows various rule types that will trigger a SmartBarTM template and the rule priorities within each type.
- Rule types include clicking a dynamic button, entering a page, entering a site, click-to-chat, leaving a site, browsing a site, and the like.
- Each of these rule types can designate a specific activity or group of activities. Additionally, other pop-ups or content is displayed based on rules and user activity as discussed above.
- rules can be organized under campaigns ( FIG. 4 E ).
- Campaigns can be setup for a specific period of time.
- a user first establishes rules, then groups these rules into campaigns. After the rules and campaigns are established, SmartBarTM templates are generated to support the campaigns. Further, because the generation of the SmartBarTM cells, the business rules, and the web layout are discreet activities, no specific order is required for the overall implementation.
- a user defines a campaign. Rules are then written or selected to accomplish the campaign.
- the present invention may be described herein in terms of functional block components, code listings, optional selections and various processing steps. It should be appreciated that such functional blocks may be realized by any number of hardware and/or software components configured to perform the specified functions.
- the present invention may employ various integrated circuit components, e.g., memory elements, processing elements, logic elements, look-up tables, and the like, which may carry out a variety of functions under the control of one or more microprocessors or other control devices.
- the software elements of the present invention may be implemented with any programming or scripting language such as C, C++, C#, Java, COBOL, assembler, PERL, or the like, with the various algorithms being implemented with any combination of data structures, objects, processes, routines or other programming elements.
- the present invention may employ any number of conventional techniques for data transmission, signaling, data processing, network control, and the like.
- the present invention may be embodied as a method, a data processing system, a device for data processing, and/or a computer program product. Accordingly, the present invention may take the form of an entirely software embodiment, an entirely hardware embodiment, or an embodiment combining aspects of both software and hardware. Furthermore, the present invention may take the form of a computer program product on a computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program code means embodied in the storage medium. Any suitable computer-readable storage medium may be utilized, including hard disks, CD-ROM, optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, and/or the like.
- These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including instruction means that implement the function specified in the flowchart block or blocks.
- the computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable apparatus to produce a computer-implemented process such that the instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide steps for implementing the functions specified in the flowchart block or blocks.
- any databases, systems, or components of the present invention may consist of any combination of databases or components at a single location or at multiple locations, wherein each database or system includes any of various suitable security features, such as firewalls, access codes, encryption, de-encryption, compression, decompression, and/or the like.
- the term “media” means any medium that can record data therein.
- the term “media” includes, for instance, a disk shaped media for such as CD-ROM (compact disc-read only memory), magneto optical disc or MO, digital video disc-read only memory or DVD-ROM, digital video disc-random access memory or DVD-RAM, a floppy disc, a memory chip such as random access memory or RAM, read only memory or ROM, erasable programmable read only memory or E-PROM, electrical erasable programmable read only memory or EE-PROM, a rewriteable card-type read only memory such as a smart card, a magnetic tape, a hard disc, and any other suitable means for storing a program therein.
- a recording media storing a program for accomplishing the above mentioned apparatus may be accomplished by programming functions of the above mentioned apparatuses with a programming language readable by a computer or processor, and recording the program on a media such as mentioned above.
- a server equipped with a hard disk drive may be employed as a recording media. It is also possible to accomplish the present invention by storing the above mentioned computer program on such a hard disk in a server and reading the computer program by other computers through a network.
- any suitable device for performing computations in accordance with a computer program may be used. Examples of such devices include a personal computer, a laptop computer, a microprocessor, a programmable logic device, or an application specific integrated circuit.
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Abstract
A system and method for dynamically generating a web page is disclosed. The web page includes a frame having content cells. Content for the content cells is provided based in part on business rules. A business rules engine processes, in real-time, an online interaction and determines appropriate content for the content cells. The business rules engine outputs a pointer to the content which is used to populate the content cell.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/218,052 filed Dec. 12, 2018, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/213,776 filed Jul. 19, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/394,078 filed Mar. 31, 2006, which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/716,535 filed Sep. 14, 2005, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/717,212 filed Sep. 15, 2005. This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/360,530, filed Feb. 24, 2006, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,738,732. All of these applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties for all purposes.
- The present invention relates to computer browsing and, more particularly, to providing a web page based on user interaction.
- Networks, such as the Internet, have become an increasingly important part of our everyday lives. Millions of people now access the Internet on a daily basis to shop for goods and services and obtain information of interest.
- The web is built on a very simple, but powerful premise. Much of the material on the web is formatted in a general, uniform format called HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) or the like, and all information requests and responses conform to a similarly standard protocol. When someone accesses a server on the Web, the user's Web browser will send an information request to a Web server. The Web server will respond to the request by transmitting the desired information to the user's computer. There, the user's browser will display the received information on the user's screen.
- For example, suppose an individual wishes to purchase a printer via the Internet. The individual accesses the Internet and types in a vendor's uniform resource locator (URL). The individual may then access that vendor's home page to determine whether the vendor has the product that this individual wishes to purchase.
- If the individual does not know which vendors sell printers, the individual may access a web site associated with a search engine. The individual enters the generic term “printer” into the search engine to attempt to locate a vendor that sells printers. Using a search engine in this manner to locate individual web sites that offer the desired product or service often results in a list of hundreds or even thousands of “hits,” where each hit may correspond to a web page that relates to the search term.
- Once a user decides which web page to visit, the web page is formulated to interest the user. In particular, many web pages allow a user to customize the web pager so that each time the user visits the web page, the customized web page is presented to the user. One of the challenges of online interactions is providing customers or users with consistent online experience while using different channels such as website navigation, email, chat, bulletin boards, discussion forums, chat, and the like. For this uniform presentation, cookies are used.
- Cookies are pieces of information generated by a web server and stored in the user's computer, for future access. Cookies are embedded in the http information flowing back and forth between the user's computer and the servers. Cookies allow user-side customization of web information. For example, cookies are used to personalize web search engines, to allow users to participate in WWW-wide contests, to store shopping lists of items a user has selected while browsing through a virtual shopping mall, and the like.
- Essentially, cookies make use of user-specific information transmitted by the web server onto the user's computer so that the information might be available for later access by itself or other servers. Typically, the servers are part of the same domain. In most cases, not only does the storage of personal information into a cookie go unnoticed, so does access to it. Web servers automatically gain access to relevant cookies whenever the user establishes a connection to them, usually in the form of web requests.
- There are many reasons a given site would wish to use cookies. These range from the ability to personalize information, help with on-line sales/services, or simply for the purposes of collecting demographic information. Cookies also provide programmers with a quick and convenient means of keeping site content fresh and relevant to the user's interests. The newest servers use cookies to help with back-end interaction as well, which can improve the utility of a site by being able to securely store any personal data that the user has shared with a site to help with quick logins, and the like.
- Prior dynamically generated web sites, based on cookie customization, allow users and content providers to customize content. However, while these pages are dynamically generated based on a cookie, or hard coding scenarios in the web page or server. There is no flexibility to change the web page. Further, control of the web page is with the programmer, not a marketing group.
- The present invention provides a system and method to dynamically alter web pages based on a user's activity, marketing objectives, and predetermined conditions. There are two major modules in the disclosed system:
- 1. SmartBar™ tool; and
- 2. Business rule engine.
- The first component is the SmartBar™ tool. The SmartBar™ is an online marketing tool that provides a point of reference on the web page for information and communication that is relevant to the specific viewer. In a preferred embodiment, the SmartBar™ is placed at the same location on each web page for a given site. A SmartBar™ or frame is provided containing at least one SmartBar™ cells. Each SmartBar™ cell is associated with a particular marketing objective. For the visitor on the site, it delivers a guided and personalized online experience with relevant and timely content. In one embodiment, Smart Bar™ modifies web pages to be viewed based in part on the items a user selects as well as the time a user spends on a specific page. Additionally, past browsing experiences can be considered. Smart Bar™ dynamically selects cell content for a web page and dynamically renders each cell, or selects cells, or alternatively, dynamically generates content for a web page. One goal of the Smart Bar™ is to enhance the browsing experience and minimize shopping cart abandonment.
- The second component is the business rules engine that processes, in real-time, the events associated with each viewer and decides what business action is required. Business intelligence in the rules engine identifies what content is displayed in the SmartBar™.
- In one embodiment, Smart Bar™ is used to develop marketing campaigns. Rules consist of conditions and their associated action or actions. Rules are preferably organized by campaign. Rules are used to determine what content should be displayed. The system can display promotional material, help icons, chat icons, sale items, other potentially interesting links based on activity, and the like. Each rule is assigned a priority. Thus, if more than one rule is triggered by a user's activity or browsing behavior, the rule priority determines which rule is triggered first and if other rules are subsequently triggered.
- The business rules engine processes, in real-time, events associated with each visitor, and decides what rule is required. In one embodiment, the rules engine identifies whether a current visitor is a returning customer or a new customer and initiates the appropriate outcome or outcomes.
- Each campaign can be broken down into segments. Each segment is adapted to deal with a specific event or type of user. This speeds the customization process and enables marketers to quickly develop campaigns.
- SmartBar™ users can generate and save rules for use in other campaigns. In one embodiment, rules are stored in a database. These rules are then selected and customized, if necessary, for a campaign. The same rule can be used in multiple campaigns. Each campaign can be considered a container to group rules.
- SmartBar™ enhances a web site visitor's satisfaction with a site layout and assists performance of a specific task. If a user's activity is indicative of a problem, a frame can be loaded with instructions detailing how to complete a task. Alternatively, a help icon or chat icon for customer service can be loaded. In this manner, a user's web site experience is enhanced. For example, if a user's activity indicates problems with checkout, a frame will appear to guide the user through the checkout process, thereby avoiding shopping cart abandonment and lost sales.
- In one embodiment, SmartBar™ can deliver directed advertising in the form of services or products to a visitor. The advertising will change as the user navigates the web site. In one embodiment, content is presented to a user based on the visitor's browsing history.
- The SmartBar™ provides a structure for managing multiple marketing messages in real time. The SmartBar™ enables the marketer to define SmartBar™ Cells, each cell dedicated to deliver different type of marketing messages. The SmartBar™ tool provides a user interface to configure content for the SmartBar™ cells. The SmartBar™ serves as a valuable medium to deliver targeted promotions, relevant content and proactive communications. Offering a combination of audience-specific navigation aids and relevant information, the SmartBar™ employs dynamically generated content that actively guides visitors through the site, so the marketer can truly replicate the in-store experience in an online environment. An improved user experience yields improved conversion rates, increase customer satisfaction, and promote brand loyalty by delivering an unmatched experience on the website. For example, in a typical SmartBar™, one cell may deliver product promotions, a second cell may deliver product comparison information, and a third cell may deliver a button for live-chat with the call center.
- This intelligent and proactive technology tracks customer behavior to accurately identify and reach audience segments most likely to respond to personalized offers. SmartBar™ dynamically embeds content seamlessly into a webpage.
- The combination of these two components allows for an effective handling of large volumes of interactions required in today's online environment. The disclosed system and method addresses the challenge presented to website managers who are interested in modifying, in real time, a current session of customers on the site.
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FIG. 1 System according to the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a flowchart of the method of user interaction according to the present invention; -
FIGS. 3A-3H represent screen shots of a typical user interaction on a web site; and -
FIGS. 4A-4E represent typical screens for creating rules and SmartBar cell content. -
FIG. 1 depicts an embodiment of a system according to the present invention. As shown, auser 10 is connected to aweb server 11 via the Internet. Theuser 10 has additional means of communication such as a telephone 50, fax machine, cell phone, hand held computer, and the like. In one embodiment, radio communication is implemented viaradio tower 40. Theweb server 11 includes adatabase 22, which stores a plurality of web pages such asweb page 20. In one embodiment, asecond server 30 includes amodule 32 for the application of business rules and dynamic web page generation or SmartBar™ cell population. In one embodiment,module 32 is part ofserver 30. In another embodiment,module 32 is part ofweb server 11. In another embodiment,module 32 is housed in another computer.Module 32 accesses data fromdatabase 34. Business rules are preferably stored indatabase 34. It should be noted that the functions ofmodule 32 can be performed using separate modules. - There are at least three configurations for SmartBar™ system. In the first embodiment, the web site content and the SmartBar™ system are housed on a single server or linked servers. The user requests a web page containing SmartBar™ content and the web page and SmartBar™ content is provided by a single server. In the second embodiment, a first web server retrieves SmartBar™ content from a second server and provides the content to a user. In the third preferred embodiment, a user requests a web page containing SmartBar™ content from a server. The SmartBar™ content has scripts that retrieve content from a SmartBar™ server.
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user 10 requests aweb page 20 fromserver 11.Web server 11 retrievesweb page 20 fromdatabase 22. The web server, or other computer, in conjunction withserver 30 andmodule 32, populatesareas 21 inweb page 20.Areas 21 are populated based in part on business rules. It should be noted thatareas 21 are not fixed for every page but can vary in position and size depending on page layout. In another embodiment,areas 21 are overlays or pop-ups. In one embodiment,module 32 also hosts the content forareas 21. In another embodiment,database 22′ hosts the content forareas 21. Preferably,web page 20 includes embedded code that defines eacharea 21. Theseareas 21 are populated based on the embedded code, the user's activity, and the application of business rules. In a preferred embodiment,module 32 includes a business rules engine and a SmartBar™ tool. In another embodiment, the business rules engine and the SmartBar™ tool are separate modules. - The
areas 21, the SmartBar™ frame, are populated using elements retrieved from a database based in part on business rules. Preferably,server 30, and more particularlydatabase 34, provides pointers todatabase 22 where the content is stored. The SmartBar™ tool modifies the user's experience via such items as chat, pop-ups, displays, cell content, clickable images, and the like, modify the user experience. The code is embedded on thepage 20 at the desiredlocation 21 chosen by the marketer, web designer, alike, possibly using an include file statement. It should be noted that the system can preferably push additional items to overlay or populate a new window such as a pop-up or chat channel. Overlays float over a page and pop-ups are new windows. The code issues real-time request asking the server for dynamic content that best match this visitor at this time. Each of these request triggers a sequence of business rule evaluations that are associated with the particular web page. These business rules determine the actual content to be displayed in each of thecells 21. The way thecells 21 are displayed to the visitor is de-coupled from the cell definition and from the rules that determine the content of the cells. The component that controls the display, or look & feel, of theSmartBar™ cell 21 is the SmartBar™ Template. The user can define SmartBar™ templates in the Content Library. The template may contain any web-page code (e.g. HTML, DHTML, or ASP). - As shown in
FIG. 2 , the process begins when a user requests a web page. The system retrieves a web page format for the requested page. (Step 100). In one embodiment, the web page format is retrieved fromdatabase 90. The system then generates the web page including anySmartBar™ cells 21. (Step 110). The content of the SmartBar™ calls is determined based on user activity and business rules. If there has not yet been any user interaction, business rules and embedded code determine the content ofSmartBar™ cells 21. - Once the
web page 20 is generated, the user's activity on that page, and subsequently viewed pages, is monitored and evaluated. (Step 120). The user's activity includes time spent on a particular page, additional data requests, adding items to a cart, and the like. The system revises the web page being displayed (Step 130) based on the user's activity or alternatively generates a new page based on the activity (Step 110). - The business rule engine processes, in real-time, the events associated with each user and decides what action to take, if any. If the business rule engine determines a need, action is taken in real-time. If no immediate action has to be taken, a non-modified web page is displayed. Specific actions to take include special offers, invitations to chat, help icons, related products, related material, displaying pop-ups, clickable images, and the like.
- The business rules engine uses rules that are based on conditions and actions taken while a user is visiting a specified website or series of web pages. Certain conditions will result in specific actions being taken. The conditions include both the activities that a user that performs while on a site and the user's behavior while on a page, and if available, the past activity, IP address, search activity, and the like. Rules provide a way to react to customer activity. Visitor rules also customize the processing of visitors and/or people communicating via chat or another channel. In a preferred embodiment, rules are created within a specific context that determines the circumstances in which the rule will apply. The rules respond to conditions that exist. Conditions specify which actions are triggered. If no conditions are specified, the rule is triggered in response to all activity. It should be noted that multiple conditions can be specified or Boolean logic can be used.
- Each rule can control multiple cells, and multiple rules can affect a single cell. The rules control the displayed content. Under certain circumstances, a cell may not display any content. Marketers or others define the content of the cells. Web designers place calls for SmartBars™ and SmartBar™ cell content. The management of the page is done using a template. The template for a SmartBar™ is preferably stored in a content library, not on a web page.
- Rules allow the web site to react to visitor activity on the website. Visitor Rules customize the processing of website visitors; they are used to create custom business rules that trigger related actions such as chat invitations, promotional offers, marketing campaigns, and the like. Rules are preferably created with a specific rule context or Rule Type that determines the circumstances in which the rule will apply. For example, a rule that is set for “when a visitor enters site” will be triggered for processing each time a visitor enters the site. When the user visits the site, the conditions specified by the rule will be checked and if found true, the actions specified in the rule will be performed by the system.
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TABLE 1 Visitor Rules-Conditions Condition Rule Type Description Browsing Current Page clicks to chat The URL or title of the current enters page page match the specified pattern. enters site queued for chat leaves site Current Page clicks to chat The referring URL of the current Referring enters page page match the specified pattern. URL enters site queued for chat leaves site Number of clicks to chat The number of pages visited Pages enters page during this session. enters site queued for chat leaves site Referring clicks to chat Matches the referrer of the URL enters page visitor's first visit to the site. enters site queued for chat leaves site Search clicks to chat The URL from which the visitor Engine enters page arrived is from a search engine. Found enters site queued for chat leaves site Search clicks to chat The search engine from which Engine enters page the request came. Identity enters site queued for chat leaves site Survey clicks to chat Response to a question in a Question enters page particular survey. enters site queued for chat leaves site Visited Page clicks to chat The visitor visited a page whose URL enters page or title matches the specified pattern. enters site queued for chat leaves site Chat Available clicks to chat Visitor is available for a chat invitation. for enters page Invitation enters site queued for chat leaves site Has Chat clicks to chat Visitor has chatted during the enters page current session. enters site queued for chat leaves site Has Chat clicks to chat The visitor requested to chat in History enters page a previous visit. enters site queued for chat leaves site In Chat clicks to chat The visitor is currently involved in clicks to chat a chat session with an operator. enters page enters site queued for chat leaves site In Chat or clicks to chat The visitor is currently in a chat, or Waiting for enters page waiting for a chat to be established. Chat enters site queued for chat leaves site In or After clicks to chat The visitor is currently in a chat, or Chat enters page has previously been in chat enters site queued for chat leaves site Invited to clicks to chat The visitor has been invited to chat. Chat enters page enters site queued for chat leaves site Refused clicks to chat An invitation to chat been has sent to the Chat enters page visitor and the visitor refused to chat. enters site queued for chat leaves site Miscellaneous Action Fired clicks to chat The action with the specified name enters page has already fired during this session. enters site queued for chat leaves site At Least clicks to chat The rule with the specified name has One Rule enters page already been triggered during this session. Triggered enters site queued for chat leaves site Predictive enters page Triggers a predictive dialer Dialer enters site with the specified settings. A Predictive Dialer controls the number of invitations sent to site visitors. Random clicks to chat A random integer between 0 and the Number enters page specified number. enters site queued for chat leaves site Rule clicks to chat The outcome with the specified rule has Triggered enters page already been triggered during this session. enters site queued for chat leaves site Operators Available clicks to chat At least one operator is online, (i.e., Operators enters site is the operator in the “online” state, not leaves site “away or “back in 5”). Number of clicks to chat The Number of available Operators enters site operators available. Available leaves site Online clicks to chat Operators are currently in the Operators enters site “online” state. An operator that leaves site is “away or “back in 5” is not considered online. Room clicks to chat There is at least one operator Operators enters site of the skill specified Online leaves site online in the current visitor's Room. Skill clicks to chat There is at least one operator of the Operators enters page specified skill available. Available enters site queued for chat leaves site Skill clicks to chat There is at least one operator of the Operators enters site specified skill online. Online leaves site Time Functions Day of the clicks to chat The day of the week. Week enters page enters site queued for chat leaves site Days Since clicks to chat The number of days since the last time Last enters page this visitor has requested to chat. Click to enters site Chat queued for chat leaves site Days Since clicks to chat The number of days since the visitor's last Last enters page visit to the site (fails if this is the first visit). Visit enters site queued for chat leaves site Invitation clicks to chat The number of seconds for the History enters page visitor to be invited to chat. (cross enters site This condition also checks the visitor's session) queued for previous sessions. To check chat chat invitations only in leaves site the current session use “Invited to Chat” or “Time Since Last Invite” Invitation clicks to chat The number of seconds the Invitation Timeout enters page to chat timed out. If the last enters site invitation did not timeout, the queued for condition will always be false. chat leaves site Seconds in clicks to chat The number of seconds the visitor Current enters page was on the current page. Page enters site queued for chat leaves site Seconds clicks to chat The number of seconds since Since enters page the visitor was declined. Decline enters site queued for chat leaves site Seconds clicks to chat The number of seconds since the Since enters page visitor last visited a page that Last Visit to enters site matches the specified pattern. Page queued for chat leaves site Time In Site clicks to chat The time in seconds that the visitor enters page spent in the site during this session. enters site queued for chat leaves site Time of clicks to chat The number of minutes elapsed since the Day enters page midnight, Eastern Standard Time, today. enters site queued for chat leaves site Time Since clicks to chat The time in seconds since the Action Fired enters page specified action fired. enters site queued for chat leaves site Time Since clicks to chat The time in seconds since the Custom enters page custom variable was modified. Variable enters site Modified queued for chat leaves site Time Since clicks to chat The time in seconds since the Last Invite enters page visitor's last invite. enters site queued for chat leaves site Time clicks to chat The time in seconds since the rule fired. Since Rule enters page Fired enters site queued for chat leaves site Wait Time clicks to chat The time in seconds that the visitor enters page has been in the queue. enters site queued for chat leaves site Variables All Values clicks to chat Apply the comparison to All values of of Custom enters page the specified Custom Variable. Variable enters site All values must be Numeric queued for and satisfy the comparison condition. chat leaves site At Least One clicks to chat The Custom Variable has at least one Numeric enters page value that satisfies the comparison Value enters site condition. Enter custom of Custom queued for variable name in the first field, and Variable chat number to match in the last field. leaves site At Least One clicks to chat The Custom Variable has at least one Value of enters page value that satisfies the Custom enters site comparison condition. Variable queued for Enter custom variable name in the first chat field, and string to match in the last field. leaves site Custom Flag clicks to chat The custom flag variable satisfies Variable enters page the comparison condition. enters site queued for chat leaves site Custom clicks to chat The value of the Custom Variable that Variable enters page corresponds to the specified name enters site queued for chat leaves site Custom clicks to chat A Custom Variable with the Variable Has enters page specified name has been set. Been Set enters site queued for chat leaves site Custom clicks to chat There is a Custom Variable on the Variable on enters page current page. Current Page enters site queued for chat leaves site Numeric clicks to chat Apply the comparison to All values of Custom enters page the specified Custom Variable. Variable enters site All values must be Numeric queued for and satisfy the comparison condition. chat leaves site Numeric clicks to chat The numeric value of the Custom Variable Values enters page with the specified name (fails of Custom enters site if Custom Variable has not occurred Variable queued for or the value is not numeric). Enter Custom chat Variable name in the first field, and leaves site number to match in the last field. Visitor Properties Browser clicks to chat The visitor's browser matches Type enters page the specified pattern. (User Agent) enters site queued for chat leaves site Hot Lead clicks to chat Visitor is specified as a hot lead. enters page enters site queued for chat IP clicks to chat The visitor's IP address or host DNS enters page matches the specified pattern. enters site queued for chat leaves site Repeat Visit clicks to chat This visitor has been to the site enters page before this session. enters site queued for chat leaves site Skill clicks to chat The visitor's skill group. enters page enters site queued for chat leaves site Visitor clicks to chat The group number for this visitor, if Group enters page all visitors are grouped into groups. enters site The site visitors are randomly segmented queued for into the number of groups you set in the chat 3rd parameter. You can then check leaves site to which specific group the visitor has been assigned. - Conditions may include the type of page, section of a page or a specific URL. Additionally, if the user reaches a page via a hyperlink or by typing a URL, that scenario can be monitored without taking any action. The time a user spends on a specific page may also be a condition. For example, the system can monitor whether a user spends more or less than a specified time on a page or group of pages. Conditions relate to events that occur as well as events that do not occur. For example, adding items to a cart but not checking out.
- Rule conditions can also apply to variables. Rule actions can set the value of a variable to a predetermined value. For example, the value or occurrence may be a shopping cart total greater than a specified dollar amount or contain more or less than a specified amount/quantity. Further, other variables can indicate a transaction error (a Boolean variable). The system can also monitor at least such items as an occurrence of a specified event, entering a communication channel such as chat before or after a selection, days since last chat interaction, and the like. Further, other variables can be a new visitor, old visitor, user's IP address, and the like.
- As discussed above, when certain conditions occur, an action is triggered. Actions may contain sub-actions. In one embodiment, the actions are executed in a specific order. However, in another embodiment, the actions occur in random or non-specified order. A sample of actions based on rules and alerts are shown below in Table 2.
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TABLE 2 Visitor Rules-Actions Type Rule Type Action Parameters Description Operator Alerts clicks to chat Operator Alert Send an alert to operators enters page concerning this enters site visitor. For a list of macros available queued for in Operator Alerts, refer to the Live chat Person Customer Center. leaves site Description Enter a brief description of the browsing site operator alert, if you so wish. HTML Use the HTML box to design your alert. Plain text can be used in this area, but HTML tagging will serve to make the alert more eye catching. Chat Audit clicks to chat Email this Email Email a copy of the chat transcript enters site Transcript Sender Name to the specified address. The email leaves site Sender Email will arrive from the specified Subject sender. Set the subject to help you identify the email. Forward transcript Email Email a copy of the chat transcript from visitor email Subject to the specified address. The email Email Custom will arrive from the email Variable associated with the visitor. You can optionally set the custom variable to be used to extract the visitor's email address (Email Custom Variable). Visitor clicks to chat Engage NA Send a proactive chat request to a Experience enters page visitor. enters site Custom Engage <custom directory> Engage visitor using custom image leaves site Visitor directory. The directory should not browsing site end with a “/”. Set Visitor Profile <name of visitor Assign the session to a selected profile> Visitor Profile. Enable/Disable Pre- Pre Chat Survey Enable/Disable Pre-Chat survey Chat Survey status for the visitor during current session. Enable/Disable Exit Exit Survey Enable/Disable the Exit survey Survey status for the visitor during current session. Enable/Disable Operator Survey Enable/Disable the Operator survey Operator Survey status for the visitor during current session. Set Pre-Chat survey <name of pre-chat Set specific Pre-Chat survey for the survey> visitor during current session. Set Exit survey <name of exit survey> Set specific Exit survey for visitor during current session. Set Operator survey <name of operator Set specific Operator survey for survey> visitor during current session. Set Offline survey <name of offline Set specific Offline survey for the survey> visitor during current session. Set Chat Window <name of chat Set a specific Chat Window profile window> for the visitor during current session. Set System Messages <name of system Set specific System Messages set message set> for the visitor during the current session. enters page Show Popup <popup> Display a pop-up. New pop-ups are created in the Content Library. enters page Engage Visitor NA Send a proactive chat request to a visitor. enters page Custom Engage <custom directory> Engage visitor using custom image Visitor directory. The directory should not end with a “/”. enters page Show Warm up <popup> Use the Content Library tab to define new warm ups. Variables clicks to chat Set Custom Variable Name Add a custom variable to the enters page Variable Variable Value session. enters site Set Custom Flag Name Add an on/off custom variable to queued for Flag Variable State On the session. chat <HelvBold> | Off leaves site Set Custom Variable Variable name Add a custom variable to the browsing site One Time Only Variable Vale session. This action will only fire once per session. Routing queued for Assign to Service <Service Service Change the visitor's service queue. chat Queue Queue Assign Percentage to <Service Queue> Assign a percentage of visitors to a Service Queue queue. Use several of these outcomes together to create a distribution plan for a group of visitors. Note that visitors will only be assigned if the queue is online for the Skill Group. Sales Edition click to chat Set Visitor as Hot NA Visitor is defined as a hot lead. enters site Lead queued for Increment Reporting <file location> Include specified words that can be chat Counter viewed in the Conversion reports. browsing site Counters are defined in Rules >Words > Report Counters. Set Visitor Segment <segment name> Set the visitor Segment -
FIGS. 3A-3H depict a typical user's interaction on a series of web pages for a given web site.FIG. 3A depicts a single page for a web site, retail.com. As shown, theSmartBar™ cells page 100 in a SmartBar™ frame. As shown, the SmartBar™ frame includescells 21A-21F. In this embodiment,cell 21A is a communication channel, cell 22B is a product recommendation cell,cell 21C is an incentive cell,cell 21D is an express checkout cell,cell 21E is a buying guide, and cell 21F is a post purchase cell. It should be noted that other cells could be part of a SmartBar™ frame. Other elements such asheadings 22, links, images and the like can be added using SmartBar™ cells. While the SmartBar™ cells are shown together on a background. In one embodiment, they are space apart from one another. In another embodiment, the SmartBar™ cells blend into the page as uniform elements. The SmartBar™ cells as shown provide a user with means to initiate help via online chat or investigate specials. In a preferred embodiment, the SmartBar™ frame and all of its cells are on each page, however, only those cells that have had their content requested are displayed. If theuser browsing page 100 clicks (selects)SmartBar™ cell 21B, the web page shown inFIG. 3B is generated. - As show in
FIG. 3B ,web page 102 includesSmartBar™ cells SmartBar™ 221.SmartBar™ 121 is an example of a single-cell SmarBar™. A web designer or marketer may includecell 21A on every web page for this site because it is a help button.SmartBar™ cells SmartBar™ frame 221 displays various cameras and camcorders based on popularity. Additionally, it should be noted other information can be presented to the users such as shop by brand options and the like. - If the user selects the camera designated in
SmartBar™ cell 121 the user is brought to awebpage 104 depicted inFIG. 3C . As shown inFIG. 3C onlySmartBar™ cell 21A is present. Depending on the web design other SmartBar™ cells can be displayed. When the user adds the items shown inFIG. 3C to a shopping cart, anew web page 106 is displayed as well as other options in the SmartBar™ cells. As shown inFIG. 3D , other sales and marketing SmartBar™ cells can be added to the shopping cart page such as a free shipping incentive (21C) and instruction for purchasing on the website (21E). It should be noted that the free shipping or other element can be determined based on the purchase price or value of items in the visitors shopping cart. - When the user selects the
SmartBar™ cell 21C designating the free shipping a new screen is generated as shown inFIG. 3E . Here, the SmartBar™ cell can include other items such as other products manufactured by thesame manufacturer 21B or anexpress checkout button 21D. Further, the item being featured in the center frame can also be managed as a dynamic-content SmartBar™ cell. It should be noted thatcell 21B changes its content based on conditions present during user interaction. Based on the business rules used to generate the web pages, if the user selects the Sony item incell 21B anew screen 110 as shown inFIG. 3F is generated. As shown, thisscreen 110 can include a SmartBar™ cell offering a discount if the user adds the current item to the cart. It should be noted that while a discount is shown inFIG. 3F asSmartBar™ cell 21D any offer can be implemented or information presented using SmartBar™ cells. - As shown in
FIG. 3G , once the second item is added to the shopping cart a new basket screen is generated. This new screen reflects the discount offer. It should be noted that because the visitor already qualified for the free-shipping offer shown to the user previously, this incentive is no longer generated. Once the user checks out, she is provided with a receipt page (FIG. 3H ). On this page, because the order is complete, the user is provided with an opportunity to request a catalogue (cell 21F). It should be noted that other offers can be provided to the user at any time and/or inst at any point on the screen. - In the preferred embodiment, the SmartBar™ code on the page requests its content to be rendered with respect to a specified template. The template is stored in the Content Library. This template is configured and customized by the user. Generic templates are also provided with the software.
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Sample SmartBar ™ <iframe id=“LPDynamicFrameSales” name=“LPDynamicFrameSales” src=“blank.html” width=“1” height=“O” frameBorder-“0” marginwidth=“O” marginheight=“O” scrolling=“no”> <liframe> <script language=“javascript”> function loadLPDynamicFrameframe( ) var s = document.createEiement(“script”); s.src=“http://sales.liveperson.neUhc/90331780/?cmd=file&file=dynamicFrame&dynamicFrame=SmartBar”+ “&frame=LPDynamicFrameSales&site=90331780”; document.body.appendChild(s); if (typeof(IpVisitorDependantCode) == “undefined”) IpVisitorDependantCode = new Array( ); IpVisitorDependantCode[IpVisitorDependantCode.length] = loadLPDynamicFrameframe; </script> - In another embodiment, the code for rendering the SmartBar™ is embedded on the web page, requesting in real-time the content to be resolved through the business rules engine. As shown below, the SmartBar™ code establishes cells on a web page. The code below includes programmed content calls. Alternatively, the code includes calls to other content. These cells are then using the business rules as discussed above. It should be noted that the placement of the cells is at the programmer's discretion for the preferred presentation and that the business rules are designed for specific marketing purposes, informational services, and the like.
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Sample SmartBar <!- Instructions: Replace <account number> by you UvePerson account number Replace <uri path> by the complete path to the SmartBar deployment directory −> <!- •••••• Begin LivePerson SmartBar(TM) Code ••••• −> <div id=“IpMEguide”> <script type=“text/javascript” language=“JavaScript”>document.getEiementById(“IpMEguide”).style.display = ‘none’;</script> <table width=“150” border=“0” cellspacing=“0” cellpadding=“0” style=“background-color:#eeeeee; padding: 2 4 2 4”> <tr><td align=“center”>img src=“http://_.gif’ style=“margin-bottom: 2px”> </td> </tr> <tr id=“IpMEframe(LPbarCartCrossSell)TR” valign=“top”> <td> <iframe name=“IpMEframe(LPbarCartCrossSell)” id=“IpMEframe(LPbarCartCrossSell)” marginwidth=“0” marginheight=“0” scrolling=“no” frameborder=“0” width=“0” height=“0”> </iframe> </td> </tr> <tr id=“IpMEframe(LPbarCartCartActions)TR” valign=“top”> <td> <iframe name=“IpMEframe(LPbarCartActions)” id=“IpMEframe(LPbarCartCartActions)” marginwidth=“0” marginheight=“0” scrolling=“no” frameborder=“0” width=“0” height=“0”> </iframe> </td> </tr> <tr id=“IpMEframe(LPbarCartBuying)TR” valign=“top”> <td> <iframe name=“IpMEframe(LPbarCartBuying)” id=“IpMEframe(LPbarCartBuying)” marginwidth=“0” marginheight=“0” scrolling=“no” frameborder=“0” width=“0” height=“0”> </iframe> </td> </tr> </table> <script> function IpMEioadFrameSrc(IpMEname,ctlParms) var IpMEframeId=“IpMEframe(“+IpMEname+”)”; var IpMEframeSrcUrl=“http://sales.liveperson.net/hc/<account number>/cmd/url/?site=<account number>&page=”+ escape(‘http://<url path>/Scripts/IpMEGenericContent.html?frame=’+IpMEframeId)+ “&info=(“+IpMEname+”)”+ctlParms+“&d=”+(new Date( ).getTime( )); document.getElementById(IpMEframeId).src=IpMEframeSrcUrl; function IpMEloadAllFrames(timeoutTrigger) if (timeoutTrigger) setTimeout(“IpMEloadAllFrames(false)”, 10); return; IpdblnitDynamicButtonRealtime( ); IpMEloadFrameSrc(“LPbarCartCrossSell”,“&waitForVisitor=false”); IpMEloadFrameSrc(“LPbarCartActions”,“&waitForVisitor=false”); IpMEloadFrameSrc(“LPbarCartBuying”,“&waitForVisitor=false”); </script> <iframe name=“IpMEwaitForVisitor” id=“IpMEwaitForVisitor” scrolling=“no” frameborder=“0” width=“0” height=“0”> </iframe> <script> var IpMEwaitForVisitorFlag; if (typeof(IpMEwaitForVisitorFlag)==“undefined”) IpMEwaitForVisitorFlag=true; document.getElementById(“IpMEwaitForVisitor”).src= “http://sales.liveperson.net/hc/<account number>/cmd/url/?site=<account number>&page=” + escape(‘http://<url path>/Scripts/IpMEloadAllFrames.html’) + “&info=(IpMEwaitForVisitor)” + “&waitForVisitor=”+(IpMEwaitForVisitorFiag?“redirectBack&redirectTimeout=400”:“false”) + “&d=”+(new Date( ).getTime( )); </script> </div> <!-- ****** End LivePerson SmartBar(TM) Code ***** −> - SmartBar™ cells are dynamic cells embedded in web pages. In a preferred embodiment, the HTML code embedded in the web page pulls information from a dedicated web server.
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FIG. 4A depicts one embodiment of the content library used to generate SmartBar™ cell content. The user can select from clickable images, links, pop-ups, and SmartBar™ templates and the like. In a preferred embodiment, the user can create and modify content. The “create new” button generates a screen such as the one shown inFIG. 4B . -
FIG. 4B is a template editor. A user can name and describe a template and link the template to various promotions. Further, the template provides an area whereby HTML code is entered to generate the cells. - As shown in
FIG. 4C , a clickable image is defined. The marketer enters the name, description, resource type URL, destination URL. In a preferred embodiment, the user enters the height and width of the clickable content on this screen. Further, once the template is established, rules are associated with the specific SmartBar™. -
FIG. 4D shows various rule types that will trigger a SmartBar™ template and the rule priorities within each type. Rule types include clicking a dynamic button, entering a page, entering a site, click-to-chat, leaving a site, browsing a site, and the like. Each of these rule types can designate a specific activity or group of activities. Additionally, other pop-ups or content is displayed based on rules and user activity as discussed above. - In one embodiment, rules can be organized under campaigns (
FIG. 4E ). Campaigns can be setup for a specific period of time. - It should be noted that in another embodiment, a user first establishes rules, then groups these rules into campaigns. After the rules and campaigns are established, SmartBar™ templates are generated to support the campaigns. Further, because the generation of the SmartBar™ cells, the business rules, and the web layout are discreet activities, no specific order is required for the overall implementation. In a preferred embodiment, a user defines a campaign. Rules are then written or selected to accomplish the campaign.
- The present invention may be described herein in terms of functional block components, code listings, optional selections and various processing steps. It should be appreciated that such functional blocks may be realized by any number of hardware and/or software components configured to perform the specified functions. For example, the present invention may employ various integrated circuit components, e.g., memory elements, processing elements, logic elements, look-up tables, and the like, which may carry out a variety of functions under the control of one or more microprocessors or other control devices.
- Similarly, the software elements of the present invention may be implemented with any programming or scripting language such as C, C++, C#, Java, COBOL, assembler, PERL, or the like, with the various algorithms being implemented with any combination of data structures, objects, processes, routines or other programming elements.
- Further, it should be noted that the present invention may employ any number of conventional techniques for data transmission, signaling, data processing, network control, and the like.
- It should be appreciated that the particular implementations shown and described herein are illustrative of the invention and its best mode and are not intended to otherwise limit the scope of the present invention in any way. Indeed, for the sake of brevity, conventional data networking, application development and other functional aspects of the systems (and components of the individual operating components of the systems) may not be described in detail herein. Furthermore, the connecting lines shown in the various figures contained herein are intended to represent exemplary functional relationships and/or physical or virtual couplings between the various elements. It should be noted that many alternative or additional functional relationships or physical or virtual connections may be present in a practical electronic data communications system.
- As will be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art, the present invention may be embodied as a method, a data processing system, a device for data processing, and/or a computer program product. Accordingly, the present invention may take the form of an entirely software embodiment, an entirely hardware embodiment, or an embodiment combining aspects of both software and hardware. Furthermore, the present invention may take the form of a computer program product on a computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program code means embodied in the storage medium. Any suitable computer-readable storage medium may be utilized, including hard disks, CD-ROM, optical storage devices, magnetic storage devices, and/or the like.
- The present invention is described below with reference to block diagrams and flowchart illustrations of methods, apparatus (e.g., systems), and computer program products according to various aspects of the invention. It will be understood that each functional block of the block diagrams and the flowchart illustrations, and combinations of functional blocks in the block diagrams and flowchart illustrations, respectively, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions may be loaded onto a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus create means for implementing the functions specified in the flowchart block or blocks.
- These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including instruction means that implement the function specified in the flowchart block or blocks. The computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable apparatus to produce a computer-implemented process such that the instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide steps for implementing the functions specified in the flowchart block or blocks.
- Accordingly, functional blocks of the block diagrams and flowchart illustrations support combinations of means for performing the specified functions, combinations of steps for performing the specified functions, and program instruction means for performing the specified functions. It will also be understood that each functional block of the block diagrams and flowchart illustrations, and combinations of functional blocks in the block diagrams and flowchart illustrations, can be implemented by either special purpose hardware-based computer systems that perform the specified functions or steps, or suitable combinations of special purpose hardware and computer instructions.
- One skilled in the art will also appreciate that, for security reasons, any databases, systems, or components of the present invention may consist of any combination of databases or components at a single location or at multiple locations, wherein each database or system includes any of various suitable security features, such as firewalls, access codes, encryption, de-encryption, compression, decompression, and/or the like.
- The scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than by the examples given herein. For example, the steps recited in any method claims may be executed in any order and are not limited to the order presented in the claims. Moreover, no element is essential to the practice of the invention unless specifically described herein as “critical” or “essential.”
- In the specification, the term “media” means any medium that can record data therein. The term “media” includes, for instance, a disk shaped media for such as CD-ROM (compact disc-read only memory), magneto optical disc or MO, digital video disc-read only memory or DVD-ROM, digital video disc-random access memory or DVD-RAM, a floppy disc, a memory chip such as random access memory or RAM, read only memory or ROM, erasable programmable read only memory or E-PROM, electrical erasable programmable read only memory or EE-PROM, a rewriteable card-type read only memory such as a smart card, a magnetic tape, a hard disc, and any other suitable means for storing a program therein.
- A recording media storing a program for accomplishing the above mentioned apparatus may be accomplished by programming functions of the above mentioned apparatuses with a programming language readable by a computer or processor, and recording the program on a media such as mentioned above.
- A server equipped with a hard disk drive may be employed as a recording media. It is also possible to accomplish the present invention by storing the above mentioned computer program on such a hard disk in a server and reading the computer program by other computers through a network.
- As a computer processing device, any suitable device for performing computations in accordance with a computer program may be used. Examples of such devices include a personal computer, a laptop computer, a microprocessor, a programmable logic device, or an application specific integrated circuit.
- While this invention has been described by reference to a preferred embodiment, it should be understood that numerous changes could be made within the spirit and scope of the inventive concepts described. Accordingly, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the disclosed embodiment, but that it have the full scope permitted by the language of the following claims.
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2. A computer-implemented method comprising:
receiving a request to generate a rule container corresponding to a campaign;
generating the rule container for the campaign;
receiving a rule selection of a rule included in the rule container, wherein the rule includes a condition corresponding to a particular website visitor activity;
receiving input corresponding to the rule selection, wherein the input includes a priority for the rule and a customization of the rule, wherein the customization includes an update to a real-time interactive element of the rule, and wherein the priority and the customization are used to obtain an updated rule;
tracking visitor activity on a website in real-time as a visitor device associated with a visitor of the website interacts with the website;
making a determination that the visitor activity corresponds to the condition of the updated rule;
dynamically changing a content cell displayed on a webpage of the website based on the determination, wherein the content cell is changed to include the updated real-time interactive element;
receiving visitor input that includes an element selection of the updated real-time interactive element; and
facilitating a messaging communication between an operator device and the visitor device based on the element selection.
3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the real-time interactive element includes an invitation to communicate with customer service.
4. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the real-time interactive element includes an invitation to access a help system.
5. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein making the determination further includes determining that the visitor activity corresponds to a second condition of a second rule, and the computer-implemented method further includes:
dynamically updating content of a second cell displayed on the webpage to include content related to the visitor activity based on an action included in the second rule.
6. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein facilitating the messaging communication includes determining that an agent is available that has a particular skill associated with the rule and with the particular website visitor activity.
7. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the updated rule is also associated with a second campaign.
8. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , wherein the updated rule includes a higher priority than a plurality of other rules included in the rule container.
9. A system comprising:
one or more processors; and
one or more non-transitory machine-readable storage media containing instructions that, when executed on the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations including:
receiving a request to generate a rule container corresponding to a campaign;
generating the rule container for the campaign;
receiving a rule selection of a rule included in the rule container, wherein the rule includes a condition corresponding to a particular website visitor activity;
receiving input corresponding to the rule selection, wherein the input includes a priority for the rule and a customization of the rule, wherein the customization includes an update to a real-time interactive element of the rule, and wherein the priority and the customization are used to obtain an updated rule;
tracking visitor activity on a website in real-time as a visitor device associated with a visitor of the website interacts with the website;
making a determination that the visitor activity corresponds to the condition of the updated rule;
dynamically changing a content cell displayed on a webpage of the website based on the determination, wherein the content cell is changed to include the updated real-time interactive element;
receiving visitor input that includes an element selection of the updated real-time interactive element; and
facilitating a messaging communication between an operator device and the visitor device based on the element selection.
10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the real-time interactive element includes an invitation to communicate with customer service.
11. The system of claim 9 , wherein the real-time interactive element includes an invitation to access a help system.
12. The system of claim 9 , wherein making the determination further includes determining that the visitor activity corresponds to a second condition of a second rule, and the operations further include:
dynamically updating content of a second cell displayed on the webpage to include content related to the visitor activity based on an action included in the second rule.
13. The system of claim 9 , wherein facilitating the messaging communication includes determining that an agent is available that has a particular skill associated with the rule and with the particular website visitor activity.
14. The system of claim 9 , wherein the updated rule is also associated with a second campaign.
15. The system of claim 9 , wherein the updated rule includes a higher priority than a plurality of other rules included in the rule container.
16. A non-transitory machine-readable storage medium, including instructions embodied thereon, the instructions executable by one or more processors to perform operations including:
receiving a request to generate a rule container corresponding to a campaign;
generating the rule container for the campaign;
receiving a rule selection of a rule included in the rule container, wherein the rule includes a condition corresponding to a particular website visitor activity;
receiving input corresponding to the rule selection, wherein the input includes a priority for the rule and a customization of the rule, wherein the customization includes an update to a real-time interactive element of the rule, and wherein the priority and the customization are used to obtain an updated rule;
tracking visitor activity on a website in real-time as a visitor device associated with a visitor of the website interacts with the website;
making a determination that the visitor activity corresponds to the condition of the updated rule;
dynamically changing a content cell displayed on a webpage of the website based on the determination, wherein the content cell is changed to include the updated real-time interactive element;
receiving visitor input that includes an element selection of the updated real-time interactive element; and
facilitating a messaging communication between an operator device and the visitor device based on the element selection.
17. The non-transitory machine-readable storage medium of claim 16 , wherein the real-time interactive element includes an invitation to communicate with customer service.
18. The non-transitory machine-readable storage medium of claim 16 , wherein the real-time interactive element includes an invitation to access a help system.
19. The non-transitory machine-readable storage medium of claim 16 , wherein making the determination further includes determining that the visitor activity corresponds to a second condition of a second rule, and the operations further include:
dynamically updating content of a second cell displayed on the webpage to include content related to the visitor activity based on an action included in the second rule.
20. The non-transitory machine-readable storage medium of claim 16 , wherein facilitating the messaging communication includes determining that an agent is available that has a particular skill associated with the rule and with the particular website visitor activity.
21. The non-transitory machine-readable storage medium of claim 16 , wherein the updated rule is also associated with a second campaign.
22. The non-transitory machine-readable storage medium of claim 16 , wherein the updated rule includes a higher priority than a plurality of other rules included in the rule container.
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